Places to Visit While Attending EB 2013 in Boston

Places to Visit While Attending EB 2013 in Boston

Posted on 03/08/2013 at 11:01:32 AM by Student Blogger

By Sylvia Ley

As a relative newcomer to Boston, I'm thrilled to have ASN's Scientific
Sessions & Annual Meeting in my new hometown. I know
my colleagues and peers are coming because I've started to receive
inquiries about places to stay and places to visit. I
gathered info for a few friends and then I thought, why not share
with the ASN blog readership?

Visit to local university campuses
Boston is home to many prestigious higher education institutions
and visitors often want to get a feel for these campuses. To
introduce a few, I would have to start with my home campus, the
Harvard Longwood medical area–home to Harvard Medical School,
Harvard School of Public Health, and affiliated hospitals.
You can easily take a subway (Green Line T) to come and visit
us. Tufts and Boston University are also not too far from the
convention center if you're planning a quick visit to your friends
and colleagues.

Cambridge is also accessible by T when visiting the Harvard main
campus and MIT. Harvard Yard is beautiful to visit and is
surrounded by historic buildings. You can arrange for a group tour
or go on a mobile tour (tour app available at http://www.harvard.edu/visitors/mobile-tour).
I must also mention that the area has nice restaurants and street
shopping to round out your evening or a half day visit to Cambridge
while at EB 2013.

Downtown shopping and dining
Speaking of restaurants and shopping, we have plenty of
entertainment opportunities in the downtown area. Among
these attractions, Faneuil Hall
Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market, is the place to visit
for foodies. The indoor-outdoor food vendors and restaurants make
for a variety of eats.

Newbury Street is a little street known for sophisticated
boutiques, salons, and dining. This is the place to be if you enjoy
an old-fashioned European feel, but watch out for the price tags!
If you're looking for shopping malls, the Prudential Center and Copley
Place are options. After shopping and dining, you may continue your
evening at our theater district or concert halls. Boston offers a
wide range of performance theatres and museums.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention my favorite event at the
annual meeting! I look forward to reconnecting with everyone at the
opening night
University Mixer and Membership Reception on Saturday, April
20, 8-10 pm. See you there!